Explaining FDA Detention and Import Alerts
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reported that 15% of the overall food supply in the United States is imported from other countries, including 55% of the fresh fruit and 32% of the fresh vegetables consumed domestically. The USDA
Residue Lab Ups its Game
In its ongoing effort to better serve growers in the fresh produce industry, the PrimusLabs Residue laboratory has added new compounds to its list of chemicals for which it is now offering analysis. Residue Lab Manager Sean Kurokawa announced that
Cheer for Cherries: Season Began May 1st
The 2019 cherry season in California began on May 1st. Later seasons will follow in more northern locales. Because pesticide residue testing is critical for cherries, especially exports bound for countries with more restrictive Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs), PrimusLabs has
PrimusLabs Residue Lab Adds ISO Accreditation
Wednesday, September 12, 2017 Santa Maria, CA - PrimusLabs, the global leader in food safety, is pleased to announce that it has added International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Accreditation 17025:2005 for its Pesticide Residue laboratory in Santa Maria, CA. For 30 years,